Conditions at Wedge in December
December: Humpback Season, Grovel Surf
December brings the Wedge full circle into summer. The average height drops to 1.6m (5.2ft), the period to 8.7s - the shortest of the year - and ideal wind time remains low at 27%. The trade wind is back with bite: NE (18.8%) and ENE (14.7%) are the dominant winds, while the offshore quadrant totals just 8.6%. Swell directions are still healthy: SSE (20.2%), E (18.6%), SE (16.7%), S (15.7%), ESE (14.5%), ENE (11.7%). There is no shortage of waves, but they lack the period and wind luck to be truly good. Small, crumbly, and often windblown - this is the season to bring the longboard or the funboard. Water temp warms to 24.1°C, air averages 23.3°C, and rain is a humid 3.69mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Wedge in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wedge during December. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Wedge for your next trip in December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wedge for December. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Wedge.